Bus accessibility: Let’s not forget those who are less ambulant
Let me go back around 40 years. One of the themes of the mid-1980s was making modifications to buses to…
What will rail renationalisation mean for replacement services?
As the Labour government advances its plan for the renationalisation of most UK rail services through Great British Railways (GBR),…
Partnerships at the fore across a career in buses for Marc Reddy
With a 37-year career in the industry, Marc Reddy has wide experience of running successful bus operations. Throughout his managerial…
Still no roller brake testing requirement at every vehicle inspection?
It was interesting to read the new DVSA Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness. We all thought the long-awaited update would require…
Roadworthiness: How changes to DVSA bible will affect operators
DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (GMRW) underwent significant changes in November and many fleet operators stand to be affected. Law…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: Employment rights and DCPC changes
JMW Solicitors’ experts offer advice on coach and bus industry-related law matters What are the changes to sick pay introduced…
‘Floating’ bus stops: Debate on controversial measure goes on
Few bus-related issues provoke as controversial a reaction as "floating" bus stops. Also known as a “bus stop bypass”, the…
Will Heidi Alexander continue John Prescott’s transport legacy?
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott naturally resulted in many tributes being made from across the political…
Bus patronage up again in 2023/24 – but should we expect better?
The 8% rise in bus patronage shown by annual Department for Transport statistics published last month could be viewed as…
25% of Bee Network buses electric by end of April 2025: TfGM
A quarter of buses operating in Greater Manchester on the franchised Bee Network will be battery-electric by the end of…
